I recently wrote about a comment left on the Los Angeles Times website. A comment which really bothered me. Others have discussed this comment and one of those people, Liz Ditz, has been the subject of a rather nasty attack.
Often when a topic is discussed on multiple sites you can count on Liz Ditz to compile a list of links. Given that in this case she isthe one under attack, I’ve decided to provide the links I am aware of:
Here are weblogs and other sites which discuss reactions to the comment:
Here at Left Brain/Right Brain
Ignorance adds to stigma, again.
Liz Ditz, I speak of dreams:
Attorney Claims Autism Parents Are Just In It for the SSI Gravytrain
A Note About Accusations That I Have Been Cyberstalking, Bullying, Harassing
and
Supplemental Security Income (SSI): A Voice of Experience
From Colorado Moms:
An open letter to Sue
Caffeinated Autism Mom:
Getting rich off an autism diagnosis
From Harpocrates Speaks
How not to make a fool of yourself
From def shepherd:
In Which A Comment On An LA Times Autism Story Triggers A Shitstorm
and a Storify post by Anarchic Teapot of the over 100 tweets sent in what appears to be an implementation of “the best defense is a good offense”
Additions:
Calladus at Calladus: Internet Insanity Eric Shephard at defshep LA Times Autism Story Comment Continues
Additions: Calladus at Calladus: Internet Insanity and from Eric Shephard at defshep LA Times Autism Story Comment Continues
Thanks. I’ve added them above.